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ASUW Queer Student Commission is Hiring

The ASUW Queer Student Commission is hiring a Director for the 2015-2016 school year! The Queer Student Commission is one of eight diversity commissions under the Associated Students of the University of Washington. We are a student-run, student-led, umbrella organization for queer and trans* students on campus.

The ASUW Queer Student Commission's mission is to create and adapt programming that fosters a positive and anti-oppressive atmosphere so that it is appealing, relevant, and successful in drawing membership from all portions of the queer community. QSC also acts as a representative and advocate on behalf of issues and concerns of the queer community, and advocates against homophobia, transphobia, and other forms of oppression on campus and in the community. QSC creates learning spaces for students to explore topics related to queerness, anti-oppression, power and privilege, and social justice. Finally, QSC serves as a liaison to queer organizations on campus, informs students of services available on campus and maintains strong communication with all queer constituencies.

If you are interested in apply, please visit jobs.asuw.org. The job description and application form are located under "Queer Student Commission." The application is due Sunday, April 26th. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to asuwqsc@uw.edu. Thank you!

ASUW jobs

It's spring time which means the ASUW is hiring! This is an on-campus paid employment for students. As long as you will be a student at the UW for the 2015-2016 academic year, you are eligible to apply. All you need to do is submit a resume and a cover letter.

Please visit jobs.asuw.org to find out about the positions that are available. Different positions close on different weeks but our first round closes this Sunday, April 12 at 11:59pm.

Please contact KK Saha at asuwpd@uw.edu if you have any inquiries.

Thank you!

Pol S/LSJ/CHID/JSIS Writing Center - Tutor Hiring Announcement

Do you enjoy writing?  Do your professors or TAs write comments like “great work,” “fantastic,” or “excellent point” on your essays?  Do you already give your peers good feedback on how to improve their papers?  If so, would you like to get paid for what you are doing already?!

If you can answer yes to the aforementioned questions, please consider applying for a position as a writing tutor for the Political Science/LSJ/Jackson School/CHID Writing Center.

Pending continuation of funding, tutors may receive either a wage of $10.91 per hour or Political Science 499 credit (2 credits per quarter for if 6 hours worked each week, graded C/NC). Work-study recipients are welcome, too. Tutors are classified as hourly academic student employees and become union members after 110 hours of employment. See http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/laborrel/contracts/uaw/addons for more information.

ELIGIBILITY
You must have junior or senior standing in Political Science, LSJ, CHID, or any major in the Jackson School at the start of Autumn Quarter 2015, and possess strong verbal and writing skills. Tutors work a minimum of six hours per week for most weeks of a given quarter.

HOW TO APPLY
For the application click here. Submit your application by Friday, April 24, at 4:00 pm to the Political Science Department Office in Gowen 101. Include the application form, as well as:

 * A one-page letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate and why you are interested in being a writing tutor,
 * An unofficial transcript, and
 * A writing sample (a Political Science, LSJ, Jackson School, or CHID paper with instructor comments is preferred).

We will begin contacting applicants for an interview by May 1, and hope to make tentative offers of employment by May 22, 2015. 

If you have any questions, contact Jennifer Driscoll, the Writing Center Director, at
writdir@uw. edu.

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.

--
Jennifer Driscoll
 Director, POLS/LSJ/JSIS/CHID Writing Center
 Ph.D. Student, Department of Political Science
writdir@uw.edu
http://depts.washington.edu/pswrite/

CLUE is HIRING multiple positions for the 2015-2016 year

Are you passionate about your subject area?
Do you enjoy discussing theories or concepts in your field?
Do you enjoy teaching and supporting others?
Are you looking for a way to give back to UW and your fellow Huskies?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then you need to apply to be a CLUE tutor. We are hiring for many different positions for the 2015-2016 school year. Check out the ‘working with us tab’ on the website for more information, qualifications, and needed application materials.

We are hiring

• Chemistry tutors
• Writing tutors
• Math tutors
• Physics tutors
• A French tutor
• A Japanese tutor
• A Korean tutor
• A CSE tutor

Applications are due April 10, 2015. 

  http://depts.washington.edu/aspuw/clue/home/

Careers in Sustainability

‘Green’ jobs and working in sustainability often evoke images of environmental scientists and fieldwork, but this career field is incredibly diverse and quickly growing. Sustainability careers include professions in corporate social responsibility, research and development, fashion/apparel, agriculture, energy, green building, education, policy-making, and more.

The Career Center will host a panel of 5 employers from a variety of sectors who will share insight and advice. Stay for the Q&A session and networking following the moderated panel. Panelists include:

• REI Sustainability Program Manager
• Homegrown Sandwich Shop co-founder
• Starbucks LEED Program Manager
• City of Seattle Energy Policy Advisor
• Naked City Brewing co-founder

No RSVP needed. Questions? Email tinaiw@uw.edu.

Pol S/LSJ/CHID/JSIS Writing Center - Tutor Hiring Announcement

Do you enjoy writing?  Do your professors or TAs write comments like “great work,” “fantastic,” or “excellent point” on your essays?  Do you already give your peers good feedback on how to improve their papers?  If so, would you like to get paid for what you are doing already?!

If you can answer yes to the aforementioned questions, please consider applying for a position as a writing tutor for the Political Science/LSJ/Jackson School/CHID Writing Center.

Pending continuation of funding, tutors may receive either a wage of $10.91 per hour or Political Science 499 credit (2 credits per quarter for if 6 hours worked each week, graded C/NC). Work-study recipients are welcome, too. Tutors are classified as hourly academic student employees and become union members after 110 hours of employment. See http://www.washington.edu/admin/hr/laborrel/contracts/uaw/addons for more information.

ELIGIBILITY
You must have junior or senior standing in Political Science, LSJ, CHID, or any major in the Jackson School at the start of Autumn Quarter 2015, and possess strong verbal and writing skills. Tutors work a minimum of six hours per week for most weeks of a given quarter.

HOW TO APPLY
For the application click here. Submit your application by Friday, April 24, at 4:00 pm to the Political Science Department Office in Gowen 101. Include the application form, as well as:

 * A one-page letter explaining why you are a suitable candidate and why you are interested in being a writing tutor,
 * An unofficial transcript, and
 * A writing sample (a Political Science, LSJ, Jackson School, or CHID paper with instructor comments is preferred).

We will begin contacting applicants for an interview by May 1, and hope to make tentative offers of employment by May 22, 2015. 

If you have any questions, contact Jennifer Driscoll, the Writing Center Director, at
writdir@uw. edu.

The University of Washington is an equal opportunity employer.

--
Jennifer Driscoll
 Director, POLS/LSJ/JSIS/CHID Writing Center
 Ph.D. Student, Department of Political Science
writdir@uw.edu
http://depts.washington.edu/pswrite/

CLUE is HIRING multiple positions for the 2015-2016 year

Are you passionate about your subject area?
Do you enjoy discussing theories or concepts in your field?
Do you enjoy teaching and supporting others?
Are you looking for a way to give back to UW and your fellow Huskies?

If you answered yes to any of these questions then you need to apply to be a CLUE tutor. We are hiring for many different positions for the 2015-2016 school year. Check out the ‘working with us tab’ on the website for more information, qualifications, and needed application materials.

We are hiring

~Chemistry tutors
~Writing tutors
~Math tutors
~Physics tutors
~A French tutor
~A Japanese tutor
~A Korean tutor
~A CSE tutor

Applications are due April 10, 2015.      
http://depts.washington.edu/aspuw/clue/home/

Employer-Led Workshop on Critical Thinking -Weds 3/4

Come join us to hear straight from top employers about important and timely career-related topics! Coming up next? Fisher Investments sharing tips on Critical Thinking – why it’s so important, and how to articulate it to employers.

Employer-Led Workshop: Critical Thinking (presented by Fisher Investments)
Wednesday, March 4th
12:30-1:20pm at the Career Center (134 Mary Gates Hall)

One of the most sought-after traits by employers? The ability to use and showcase critical thinking skills! By the end of this session, you'll be able to: at a high level, explain how the brain processes decisions; utilize a decision framework to recognize the type of problem you're facing and to develop an effective approach or style; and learn how to best communicate critical thinking skills to a potential employer. No pre-registration or RSVP is required for these workshops; space is limited and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Questions? Email careerevents@uw.edu .

COMING SOON…..
Employer-Led Workshop: How To Stand Out As An Applicant (presented by Fred Hutch)
Wednesday, March 11th
12:30-1:20pm at the Career Center (134 Mary Gates Hall)

Join Projected Talent

Are you starting to wonder how you will land the right job after graduation?

The College of Arts and Sciences is partnering with Projected Talent to help you find a job role that will stoke your passion and utilize your strengths. On Projected Talent, you can find paid short-term opportunities to build your resume, forge connections with successful hiring managers, and experience what it is like to work in various roles and companies.

Build a profile on Projected Talent (projectedtalent.com/student) today so you are able to apply quickly to the right opportunity.

Not sure how to make your profile stand out, need help understanding your skill-sets or want resume help? The UW Career Center can help through workshops, online resources, same-day-advising sessions and scheduled appointments.

UAA Peer Adviser Hiring 2015-16

The time is here to hire for next year’s UAA Peer Advising Staff. Our catalyst will open Monday, March 2nd at 8 am with a priority date of Monday, March 30th. Please circulate the attached job description with students you feel are strong candidates for the position. We strive to hire a diverse group of students from a variety of majors. I am particularly interested in hiring non-traditional students, transfer students, Veteran students, and students from other under-represented groups.

The application can be found at this Catalyst link (which won’t open til Monday): https://catalyst.uw.edu/webq/survey/larsenjc/262509

We will be hosting four information sessions starting next week:

• Tuesday, March 3rd at 12 noon - MGH 120
• Wednesday, March 4th 5 pm - MGH 141
• Monday, March 9th 2:30 pm – Commuter Commons (HUB 141)
• Thursday, March 12th 5:30 pm - MGH 141

STUDENT JOB OPPORTUNITY: Campus Sustainability Fund Coordinator

The Campus Sustainability Fund (CSF) is looking for a new Fund Coordinator for the 2015-2016 school year. The CSF Coordinator is a team player as well as a self-starter, possessing excellent collaboration skills and an ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty and staff. The coordinator also possesses strong project management skills; attention to detail; an ability to prioritize; flexibility and resilience; creative problem solving skills; ability to gain consensus and/or manage sensitive situations; superior verbal and written communication skills; and proficiency and comfort presenting to both small and large groups of people.

Shaklee & Oliver, PS: Immigration Law Firm is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant.

Responsibilities (partial list):
• Conducting preliminary client interviews
• Recording client declarations
• Preparing immigration petitions and applications
• Preparing evidentiary submissions
• Greeting and attending to clients and visitors
• Answering and directing incoming calls, primarily in Spanish
• Managing attorney calendars and scheduling client appointments
• Providing occasional Spanish interpretation and translation assistance
• Running errands, including filing submissions with the Seattle and Tacoma Immigration Courts

Qualifications:
• Native-level Spanish and fluent English, including the ability to speak, read, and write in both languages
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Sensitivity, discretion, and a commitment to serving the immigrant community
• Exceptional initiative
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Driver's license preferred

Compensation:
• Depends on experience
• Generous benefits (medical, dental, vision, and life insurance)
• Paid holidays and vacation

About Us:
Shaklee & Oliver, PS is a law firm dedicated to serving non-U.S. citizens, their families, and the businesses that employ them. We are a friendly, fast-paced office in which initiative and eagerness to learn are as valuable as previous experience.

The legal assistant position is a high-responsibility, highly-skilled undertaking. If you love working with people and crave responsibility and the chance to help others, we encourage you to apply.

Please email cover letter (required) and resume. We ask that you confine your communication regarding this position to email only--thank you.

Please send all emails to alissa@oswlaw.com

In the meantime, you can get to know us better by visiting our website. We can't wait for you to join us!

Accepting Applications for 2014-15 Pol S Advising Work Study Position

If you are funded by work-study, have a referral letter, and would like to work for the Political Science Advising Office, our position description is posted on the Work Study website at http://www.washington.edu/students/osfa/workstudy/uw_list.php and here.

If you are interested in applying, please submit your letter of interest and resume to the Political Science Department Office in GWN 101, Attention Meera Roy.

Curriculum Office hiring a Work Study Student

The Curriculum Office is hiring a work study student. To check out the job description and other details, please click here.

Sustainability Office hiring student EcoReps Coordinator

The Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability Office is hiring for a student coordinator to manage UW’s EcoReps program. To apply please visit HuskyJobs and search for listing # 82630: http://careers.washington.edu/HuskyJobs

Position Description:

The EcoReps coordinator will work in partnership with the ESS Sustainability Programs Supervisor to organize and expand the University-wide EcoReps program. The program is a student peer to peer sustainability education network with the goal of decreasing the University’s environmental impact in alignment with the UW Environmental Policy statement and the Climate Action Plan. The EcoReps coordinator will gain hands on experience in project management, program development, networking, communications, marketing, and development of educational materials with guidance/mentoring from the Program Supervisor.

Internship Goals: 

1. Expand the current EcoReps network 
2. Generate creative activities and events for EcoReps to participate in and engage a broader student base
3. Continue developing relationships with campus departments that support students, such as Residence Halls, Student Life, Greek Community, etc.

Pay:

$12-14 depending on experience

Work-study opportunity in the School of Dentistry's Dept of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Work Study Job Description

Job Title: Student Office Assistant
Department Name: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Job Location: Health Sciences Bldg - B-wing
Pay Rate: $12 - $16

Employment Period Summer, Academic Year
Hours Per Week 19 hrs/wk
Contact Supervisor Bridget Doyle
Phone Number 206-543-3097
Email Address badw@uw.edu
Website: http://dental.washington.edu/oral-and-maxillofacial-surgery/
Box Number 357134

Nature of Organization
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) is a specialty of medicine and dentistry that focuses on the
diagnosis, surgical treatment, and management of diseases and disorders of the face and jaws. Our
faculty are trained to treat trauma, congenital and acquired defects and disorders, facial infections,
cancers of the head and neck region, as well as to perform extractions, placement of dental
implants, and dental anesthesia and sedation. The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
conducts a predoctoral curriculum in OMS, a 4-year post-doctoral OMS residency program, and a
1-year, hospital based, general practice residency (GPR).

Duties and Responsibilities
Filing, making file labels, running errands, tracking compliance, distributing the mail, assisting the program manager process applications. Other duties as
described.

Minimum Qualifications
UW Work-study; detail-oriented; self-starter; able to work independently with moderate direction

Educational Benefits
Great opportunity to work in a healthcare administrative environment.

How to Apply
Send a resume and letter of interest to Bridget Doyle at badw@uw.edu

Seeking Student for Part-Time PAID Internship for Research Job in Seattle WA for LA Based Court TV show

HOT BENCH is a nationally syndicated television program produced in Los Angeles, CA. We employ
researchers throughout the country and have chosen Seattle, WA as one of our research markets.
From the producers of Judge Judy, HOT BENCH adds a new dimension to the court genre, with a
panel of three judges hearing court cases, arguing the merits of the case amongst themselves and
rendering a verdict.

Position: Small Claims Court Researcher (Stringer)

Eligibility: Currently enrolled law students, undergraduate students, or non-students; no recent
graduates, unless you are not interested in or looking for full time employment of any kind.

Job description: Seattle based Stringer/Field Researcher will go to courts to research information
contained in pending small claims cases. As a stringer, you’ll be looking for interesting and compelling
cases that will be produced for daytime television. In some instances, you may need to drive a good
distance to and from courts. Driving time is paid for, and mileage is reimbursed. You will need to
keep in regular and frequent contact with the Los Angeles office. This is an excellent opportunity to
gain both legal and entertainment experience for your resume.

Requirements: We are seeking students/other qualified candidates who are self-motivated, efficient,
professional, organized, and have strong communication skills. You must possess a working car with
insurance. Legal/court knowledge is preferred, but not required.

You must fulfill weekly obligation consistently to retain position. This is a year-round job.

Pay Rate: $10/hour; $0.565/mile. Work-related expenses will be reimbursed (photocopying, etc.).

Contact Info: Interested candidates should email a resume to Ms. Bryn Vickers, at
bryn.vickers@cbs.com. Include your contact information and current commitments. We will hire
someone ASAP and train him/her locally or by telephone.

Ms. Bryn Vickers
Research Department
bryn.vickers@cbs.com
323.762.8369 (Office Line) / 323.762.8385 (fax)

CLUE is hiring tutors for the 2014-2015 school year

Are you interested in teaching/mentoring? Do you like helping out your fellow classmates and friends?

If so then you want to apply for one of the CLUE Drop-in Tutor positions. CLUE is UW’s late-night study/tutoring center located in Mary Gates Hall from 7pm-midnight Sun-Thurs.

To see if you qualify and how to apply read the position descriptions on our website provided below under the tab ‘Work with us’. If you are interested in applying please send your materials to clue@uw.edu. The deadline to apply is Friday March 28th.  

http://depts.washington.edu/aspuw/clue/home/

UAA Peer Advisers 2014-15

Undergraduate Academic Affairs Peer Advisor

Objective:
Peer Advisers will work in close cooperation with academic advising staff to provide a high level of service to students in the Center for Undergraduate Advising, Diversity and Student Success (CUADSS), and other designated campus spaces. Peer Advisers will contribute to the intellectual and personal growth of students by offering their insights into academic issues and major exploration. By honing and developing their personal and professional skills, Peer Advisors simultaneously foster student development while gaining valuable leadership experience. Peer advisors will serve students by providing one-on-one advising as well as group sessions in CUADSS, the residence halls, and other student populated locations.

Under the guidance of UAA Academic Advisors, Peer Advisors are responsible for: 
-Helping students to navigate and gain awareness of the UW’s registration processes and policies, general degree requirements, and the Areas of Knowledge
-Guiding students in accessing the many academic resources available at the UW such as DARS, MyPlan, and academic support services
-Providing appropriate referrals to departmental advisers and campus offices (such as Financial Aid, Registrars office, etc)
-Supporting students with course scheduling and suggesting meaningful alternatives when first choice courses
are not available
-Preparing and facilitating academic support workshops focusing on the exploration of majors, registration, and pre-professional preparation
-Completing assigned administrative responsibilities: data entry, word processing, photocopying, filing, and
creating marketing materials
-Learning, understanding, and interpreting Federal, State, and University rules and regulations
-Peer Advisors may be asked to develop a specific advising area, such as Pre-Health or Pre-Engineering, by working closely with professional UW advisors
-Special Projects as assigned

 Required Qualifications:
-Good academic standing with at least a 2.7 GPA
-Completion of three quarters at the UW prior to start date
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
-Ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, faculty, and staff
-Capacity for discretion, diplomacy, and confidentiality
-Resourceful, reliable, flexible
-Highly motivated and independent
-Genuine interest in working with and helping fellow students

Preferred Qualifications: 
-90 credits completed by the start of Autumn 2014
-Prior experience in similar or related activities (e.g., Orientation Leader, Resident Advisor, CUADSS Student Associate, Student Government/Club Executive Officer, work with young adults, or other Peer Advising Position)
-Experience facilitating workshops or giving group presentations

Hours and Compensation: 
-$10.00 - $11.00/hr, DOE
-An average of 8-10 hours per week, with a max of 19.5 hours per week, flexible with a student’s schedule

Period of Appointment:
-Academic Year 2014-15, possible extension through Summer 2015 for Orientation support

Supervision and Training:
-Ongoing training and supervision will be primarily provided by UAA Academic Advisor Julie Larsen with assistance from other UAA Academic Advisors and departmental Advisors
-Training and Staff Meetings: Students should be available for one week of training in late September and attend weekly staff meetings (TBD)

To Apply: Submit a resume and cover letter to
Julie Larsen
UAA Advising, Box 352805
141 Mary Gates Hall
Seattle, WA 98195-2805

or electronically through Husky Jobs.

Work-Study eligible students are encouraged to apply.

Priority Deadline: March 21st, 2014